Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate
The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate is a 30-credit program. Due to the New York Office of Alcohol and Substances Abuse Services (OASAS) regulations, the certificate is a selective program for students who have an earned degree in social sciences. Others can enroll in full AAS Human Services degree and complete the certificate along with the two-year degree. The program is designed to prepare students for starting or enhancing employment within the addictions field. All of the credit hours earned in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate program are transferrable to the Human Services A.A.S. Degree Program. Completion of the certificate will cover 265 hours of the 350 total, CASAC educational hours required for credentialing by OASAS.
Discipline Category Descriptions
Minimum Degree Requirements (30 credits)
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Human Services
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| HUS 101 | Introduction to Human Services |
| HUS 105 | Introduction to Basic Counseling Skills |
| HUS 108 | Foundations for the Chemical Dependency Professional |
| HUS 110 | Critical Issues in Chemical Dependency |
| HUS 175 | Ethics of Chemical Dependency Counseling |
| HUS 200 | Case Management and Crisis Intervention |
| HUS 206 | Group Skills |
| HUS 210 | Identification, Diagnosing & Treatment Planning |
| HUS 284 | Internship & Seminar for CASAC |
Students who hold an Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate may:
- Begin credentialing to become an addictions counselor
- Apply the credits toward the Human Services A.A.S. degree
- Use the credits toward maintaining current credentials
The United States Department of Education has recently mandated that certain information for programs designed to lead to gainful employment be disclosed to prospective students.